what is this expression 2(5x-1)+14
Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Given the equation:
2(5x - 1) + 14
Determine the equivalent expression.
Solution:
In order to determine the equivalent expression, we simply needed to distribute 2 to each value inside the parenthesis first, then combine similar terms.
= 2(5x - 1) + 14
= 10x - 2 + 14
= 10x - 12
Final answer:
= 10x - 12